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## Henri Matisse quotes on color

1. > \[I wouldn't mind turning into\] a vermilion goldfish.

[Permalink to quote \#8](https://quotesby.net/Henri-Matisse/8/ "Permalink to quote 8")
2. > It is only after years of preparation that the young \[artist\] should touch color - not color used descriptively, that is, but as a means of personal expression.

[Permalink to quote \#10](https://quotesby.net/Henri-Matisse/10/ "Permalink to quote 10")
3. > There must result a living harmony of colours, a harmony analogous to that of a musical composition.

[Permalink to quote \#17](https://quotesby.net/Henri-Matisse/17/ "Permalink to quote 17")
4. > Drawing with scissors: To cut to the quick in color reminds me of the direct cutting of sculptors.

[Permalink to quote \#22](https://quotesby.net/Henri-Matisse/22/ "Permalink to quote 22")
5. > Seek the strongest Color effect possible... the content is of no importance.

[Permalink to quote \#32](https://quotesby.net/Henri-Matisse/32/ "Permalink to quote 32")

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